Franklin Chang Díaz immigrated to the United States from the Costa RIca as high school student with a dream of going into space. 

 

Chang Diaz was the first naturalized U.S. citizen to be sent into space. During his career, he traveled to space seven times, tying the world record for most missions. 

 

Featuring: Franklin Chang Díaz

 

Permanent exhibit at the Ellis Island: Peopling of America Center.